Hurtigruten The Coastal Express - North

• Sail to the world-famous Geirangerfjord or Hjørundfjord
• Explore the cities of Trondheim and Tromsø

• Choice of cabin
• Full board dining
• Services of an English (and Norwegian) speaking Coastal Experience Team
• Onboard lectures and presentations on a range of subjects
• Introductory photo presentation
• Welcome event
• Excursion presentations
• Point of interest presentation out on deck
• Captain’s dinner and farewell event

Day 1: UK to Bergen
Make your way to Bergen. Depending on your time of arrival, you may wish to explore the city’s colourful Bryggen district or take the funicular up Mount Fløyen for brilliant views. Board the ship, settle into your cabin and then head to dinner as the ship leaves port. Tonight, you’ll also meet the dedicated Coastal Experts who will be your guides

Day 2: Ålesund & the Fjords
This morning, the ship sails past Torvik and reaches the city of Ålesund, famous for its Art Nouveau buildings and the Atlanterhavsparken, on the Northern Europe’s largest saltwater aquariums. Spend some time in the town before you head into the fjords, sailing to either Geirangerfjord or Hjørundfjord.

Day 3: Trondheim – the City of Kings & Palaces
Visit the vibrant city of Trondheim today, with plenty of historic landmarks to discover either by yourself or on one of the available optional excursions. In the afternoon, leave the city and sail towards Rørvik, passing the Kjeungskjær Lighthouse.

Day 4: Bodø & the Arctic Circle
Venture into the Arctic Circle today, sailing to Ørnes and then to Bodø. Here you’ve some time ashore to explore or join an excursion. In the afternoon, the ship is greeted by the Lofoten Wall, as you sail into the Lofoten archipelago. There are two more shorter port calls at Stamsund and Svolvær this evening.

Day 5: The Gateway to the Arctic
Today, you’ll reach the city of Tromsø. Here you’ll have four hours to explore the city. Alternatively, you can join an excursion. Leaving in the evening, head towards the trading post of Skjervøy, passing the majestic Lyngen Alps on the way.

Day 6: The North Cape
Today’s sailing brings you to Honningsvåg, the gateway to the North Cape, the top of continental Europe. You may wish to join a optional excursion to visit the monument here, or you may wish to meet local Sámi to learn about their daily life. Head further north this evening, calling at Mehamn and Berlevåg.

Day 7: Kirkenes
Arrive in the town of Kirkenes where your cruise ends.

MS Kong Harald

MS Nordkapp

MS Nordnorge

MS Nordlys

MS Polarlys

MS Richard With

MS Midnatsol